Make a stink Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪŋk
MAYK-uh-STINK
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪŋk
MAYK-uh-STINK
Definition
To complain loudly or cause a lot of trouble, usually because you are upset about something unfair or wrong.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often negative: suggests overreacting or causing unnecessary trouble. Used with 'about' to specify topic. Close to 'make a fuss'. Avoid in very formal writing.
Spanish: armar un escándalo - hacer un alborotoPortuguese (BR): fazer um escândalo - causar confusãoPortuguese (PT): fazer um escândalo - armar confusãoChinese (Simplified): 大吵大闹 - 闹事Chinese (Traditional): 大吵大鬧 - 鬧事Hindi: बहस छेड़ना - हंगामा करनाArabic: إثارة ضجة - القيام بجلبةBengali: বড় আওয়াজ তোলা - গোলমাল করাRussian: скандал устраивать - шум подниматьJapanese: 大騒ぎする - 苦情を言うVietnamese: làm ầm lên - làm rùm bengKorean: 소란을 피우다 - 시끄럽게 항의하다Turkish: yaygara koparmak - ortalığı ayağa kaldırmakUrdu: ہنگامہ کرنا - شور مچاناIndonesian: membuat keributan - membuat heboh
Example Sentences
Don't make a stink about your meal being late.
basic
If you make a stink, people might listen to you.
basic
She always makes a stink when things don't go her way.
basic
He really made a stink about the new office rules.
natural
They threatened to make a stink if their demands weren't met.
natural
Sometimes it pays to make a stink when you’re treated unfairly.
natural